February 1, 2013

Why the Attack on Syria Suits Netanyahu

Netanyahu, a prime minister who is much more cautious than his predecessor, hates gambles and is afraid of entanglements, faces a weekend of perspiration. Still, it is nice to see that he drew a red line and acted when it was crossed. By the way, it also suits his current agenda.

RECOMMENDED ARTICLES

Israel has just held a thoroughly democratic election with remarkably little rancour, extremism, or ideology in the midst of the world's longest conflict and in the world's most turbulent region. That is the kind of signal... more ››

There is a beautiful side to Israel’s parliamentary politics. Almost any notion under the Israeli sun can present itself to the voters for affirmation. But over the next few weeks we will likely witness the less flattering... more ››

I do think there will be movement on the peace process -- or the facsimile of movement -- in the coming months. But there is no indication that either side is ready to address the two most toxic issues: the status of Palestinian... more ››

By rejecting Hanin Zuabi out of hand as a partner to any kind of political activity, Lapid joined those responsible for the dangerous trend of excluding Arabs from the Israeli political process. more ››